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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000


3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000 have a density of 0.60 g/cc and are 3M's strongest glass bubbles with an isostatic crush strength of 18,000 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.
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Listed below are key applications for HGS18000 glass bubbles. Documents specific to the application are listed to the right.
Density Reducing Agents for Drilling Cements
3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000 are ideal additives for use in low density drilling cements. They can survive pressures of 18,000 psi, making them highly incompressible, and offer improved performance over aerated cements without the need for expensive compressors. Cement slurries made with HGS18000 glass bubbles have high compressive strength, minimal wait on cement (WOC) and provide increased yield per sack of cement.

What's more, because they are incompressible, multiple staging - commonly used in wells that require a long column of cement - can often be avoided.

 3M Glass Bubbles HGS18000 for low density drilling fluids and drilling cements
Specialty Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry - 1.5 mg
Metering and Mixing Guide
Bag Unloading Suggestions Ultra-Lightweight Cement Slurries Improve Cement Performance
Density Reducing Agents for Drilling Fluids
With a pressure rating of 18,000 psi, HGS18000 glass bubbles are the strongest available 3M glass bubble, allowing you to take advantage of their exceptional performance in deeper wells.

Virtually incompressible, HGS18000 glass bubbles help ensure constant liquid density through the borehole and allow for smooth measurement while drilling (MWD) transmission. They process easily on-site, require no expensive aeration equipment, and are compatible with surface cleaning and other downhole equipment.

 3M Glass Bubbles HGS18000 for low density drilling fluids and drilling cements
Specialty Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry - 1.5 mg
Metering and Mixing Guide
Bag Unloading Suggestions
Hollow Glass Bubbles as Density Reducing Agent for Drilling
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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000, 4 ft bag (1000 lb, 453.6 kg)
3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000 have a density of 0.60 g/cc and are 3M's strongest glass bubbles with an isostatic crush strength of 18,000 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.
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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000, Bulk Tanker (27,000 lbs)
3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000 have a density of 0.60 g/cc and are 3M's strongest glass bubbles with an isostatic crush strength of 18,000 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.
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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000, Small box (125 lb, 56.8 kg)
3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS18000 have a density of 0.60 g/cc and are 3M's strongest glass bubbles with an isostatic crush strength of 18,000 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.